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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.69, 950.39 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.69, 950.39 and 243.56 is: 365.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.69 : 950.39 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.69/950.39 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.69x = 950.39 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.69x = 231,475.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,475.77/633.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.28

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